Islamabad, January 6, 2025 – The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Division Bench-I, Islamabad, has rejected an appeal filed by a non-resident taxpayer, citing strict procedural non-compliance. This decision highlights the challenges faced by taxpayers living abroad, particularly under a legal framework that does not accommodate digital or proxy submissions.
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SHC Directs FBR to Disclose NAB Cases Against Tax Officers
Karachi, January 6, 2025 – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to provide detailed information regarding tax officials implicated in cases initiated by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). This directive highlights the need for transparency and accountability within the FBR.
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Pakistan Stock Market Drops 1.13% Amid Bearish Sentiment
Karachi, January 6, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging by 1,332 points or 1.13%. The index closed at 116,255 points, a significant drop from last Friday’s closing of 117,587 points, reflecting the dominance of bearish trading.
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PPL Announces Settlement with Midland Oil Company in Iraq
Karachi, January 6, 2025 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has officially announced the successful settlement with Midland Oil Company (MdOC) regarding Block-8 in Iraq, marking a key achievement in the company’s international operations. This announcement was made through a communication sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.
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Monetary Penalty Prescribed for Falsifying Sales Tax Records
Karachi, January 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined specific penalties for individuals found guilty of falsifying sales tax records, as per the provisions of the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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FBR Imposes Penalty for Failure to Register for Sales Tax
Karachi, January 6, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a specific monetary penalty for individuals who fail to obtain sales tax registration before making taxable supplies. This penalty is part of the enforcement of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which governs the registration and taxation of goods and services in Pakistan.
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Sales Tax Deposit Failure to Attract Three-Year Jail
Karachi, January 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outlined severe consequences for the failure to deposit sales tax dues, including a potential three-year jail term. According to the Sales Tax Act, 1990, individuals who fail to remit the required sales tax within the prescribed deadlines face strict fines, penalties, and even imprisonment.
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FBR to Impose Stiff Fines for Sales Tax Return Offenses
Karachi, January 5, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose strict penalties to address delays and non-compliance in filing sales tax returns, emphasizing the importance of timely submissions under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Pakistan’s Inflation Numbers Misleading, Claims Workers Leader
Karachi, January 4, 2025 – A leader from the Workers Federation State Bank of Pakistan has raised concerns about the accuracy of the inflation figures being presented by the government, claiming that they do not reflect the true economic conditions faced by the public.
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Sindh Unveils Dates for Provincial Budget 2025-26
Karachi, January 4, 2025 – The Sindh government has announced the timeline for presenting the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget is expected to be presented in the provincial assembly in the first or second week of June 2025, as per the budget calendar released by the government.
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